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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum vs Oud Sensuel

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 209 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Oud Sensuel

    Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/5
Oud Sensuel0/5
Ratings & consensus
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci
Oud SensuelGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 15%Had 2%Want 84%
Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

199 votes

20%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate53
Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
oud100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon
Heart3 to 4 hours
CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 7 hours
oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
CardamomNeroli
Heart2 to 4 hours
Agarwood (Oud)GeraniumIris
Base4 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanVirginia Cedar
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall96
Winter75
Day100
Night78
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex17
Women77

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,338

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#69,141

PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…

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Oud Sensuel by Guerlain is a woody fragrance for men that balances deep woods with fresh aromatic accents. The scent opens with cool, citrusy neroli paired with warm cardamom, creating an immediate contrast between clean brightness and dry spice. As the opening settles, agarwood takes center stage, accompanied by the …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Oud Sensuel?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes; Oud Sensuel is rated 3.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Sensuel for a oud and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Oud Sensuel?

They last about the same: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Oud Sensuel 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Oud Sensuel?

Projection is very close: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Oud Sensuel 67/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Oud Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Iris, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Is Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum or Oud Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Oud Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum and Oud Sensuel?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar. Oud Sensuel has top notes of Cardamom and Neroli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Geranium and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.

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